Media, Entertainment, Copyright
At Iwata Godo we work with advertising agencies, record companies, developers of anime and video games, TV broadcasters, and individual artists and authors in the drafting and review of contracts related to content production, investment, copyright, licensing and other issues. We also represent clients in disputes concerning defamation and unauthorized use of content.
There has recently been a rapid increase in the use of ChatGPT and other generative AI in new services seeking to improve operational efficiency. While generative AI greatly contributes to innovation there is often (depending on the data used and how the products are used) a risk of violating laws such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, as well as a risk of infringing third party rights. Depending on the type of generative AI, commercial use may be restricted or its use may be subject to restrictions under various terms and conditions of use. If services are provided in other countries, the laws and regulations of such countries must be taken into account.We also advise on the use of generative AI in collaboration with foreign law firms as necessary.